In a statement through the Government of Dubai Media office, Esam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai, reiterated that Dr Holman – a Swedish national – had tried to enter the country on an expired passport.

The statement said Dr Holman then produced an Iranian passport and was told she could enter the UAE on a temporary 96-hour visa, and would then need to change her flight to get out before this expired.

“Ms Holman refused angrily due to the additional payment fees the process would require, and proceeded to verbally insult the immigration officer and take photos of the officer via her phone,” the statement claimed.

“A legal claim was issued against Ms Holman with charges of profanity and photographing a government official at the border crossing, a restricted area.”

The statement did not address the alleged discussion of alcohol or blood test, and also stated that Dr Holman was held “in the airport security office for less than 24 hours while services were provided to them, taking into full account and consideration of her 4-year-old daughter.”

“The prosecution decided to drop the charges against Ellie Hollman and to deport her instead,” the statement said.

“I'm just so relieved to be home and can't wait to be with my family, recover and rest,” Dr Holman told MailOnline this week.

“It feels amazing to be free and back in a safe country. I'm just looking forward to being with my family. I want to hold all of them together and never let them go.”